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Scientists working on "green" sunscreen using E. coli | Health
1+ hour, 23+ min ago (514+ words) E. coli could be used to produce a "green" sunscreen ingredient found in fish, suggests new research. Many marine creatures survive relentless sunlight in open water without getting burned by making their own natural sunscreen, say scientists. Now humans could be…...
Chinese scientists invent tongue that uses milk to test spicy food
6+ mon, 2+ week ago (489+ words) A new artificial tongue uses milk to determine heat levels in spicy food - without anyone having to scorch their taste buds. Chinese researchers developed the device to quickly detect spiciness as the appearance of hot sauces or peppers doesn't reveal…...
E. coli can turn plastic into painkillers, chemists discover
10+ mon, 3+ week ago (427+ words) Paracetamol can be made by combining the bacteria E. coli and plastic waste, scientists have discovered Scientists have found a way to use the bacteria E. Coli to convert plastic waste into a popular painkiller, a study said Monday, though outside experts…...